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Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Strawberry Cupcakes use a cake mix base with the addition of real fruit for an extra punch of flavor! Top with a homemade strawberry cream cheese frosting for the perfect finish!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword berries, cake, cake hack, cake mix, cream cheese, cupcake, cupcakes, dessert, strawberry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 292kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 15.25 oz box white cake mix
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 oz package strawberry Jell-O
  • 10 oz frozen strawberries thawed and pureed in a blender. 1/4 cup reserved for the frosting.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese soft
  • 1/4 cup butter soft
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

Cupcakes:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Line two standard muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, Jell-O mix, 8 oz of blended strawberries, eggs, oil, and water. Use a whisk or an electric mixer on medium speed to blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin tins, filling each about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Carefully remove cupcakes from the pan and transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Let them cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the cream cheese and butter. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined and fluffy.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add ¼ cup of pureed strawberries and mix until evenly combined.
  • Slowly add heavy cream a little at a time while beating on medium-high speed. Continue to whip for 3-5 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and pipeable.
  • Spread or pipe the frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Notes

Make sure the strawberries are thawed completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g